An important step on the journey to becoming a mother is nesting. One gets to create the perfect space for baby to thrive in. This can be overwhelming, which is why tennis professional and first time mom Naomi Osaka paired up with Crate & Kids.
Naomi and boyfriend Cordae welcomed their daughter Shai to the world earlier this month. They created a beautiful calm cloud-themed nursery for her to sleep in. It was important to them that the space be peaceful and inviting.
"I wanted something that felt very peaceful and serene that would help the baby and me feel comfortable," Naomi stated, opening up to People magazine. "The Crate & Kids team really brought that vibe to life through the color palette and all the textures, but also through the beautiful cloud mural they painted on the walls."
The design process started with Naomi sharing some of her likes from Instagram and Pinterest. It was difficult to nail down a theme. "That was the hardest part because I liked them all and it was difficult to pick one,” Naomi explains. “We ultimately landed on the cloud theme, which feels really perfect for what we envisioned.”
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Naomi knew she wanted to include certain items in the nursery. "As a first-time mom, I didn't know much about nurseries, but from speaking to some moms I know, I knew having a comfortable rocking chair is important," she stated. "I wanted one that reflects my style and the Pollie Rocking Chair is exactly what I had in mind." She also knew she wanted a place to lie down and beautiful artwork. “Above the daybed, I hung a photo of a sleeping bear and a sleeping tiger," she explained. "Those photos are really special to me and make me feel peaceful, which is how I want my daughter to always feel in her room."
Naomi does admit to some nerves but overall is "excited about embarking on this new adventure of being a mom" and "as prepared as I possibly could be."
